Mucronea sp.
Family: Polygonaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Mucronea sp. is a native California annual in the Polygonaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Chorizanthe: Mucronea has multiple flowers per cup and obvious bracts; Chorizanthe typically has 1 flower per cup and less obvious bracts.; vs Centrostegia: Mucronea has no basal spines; Centrostegia has 3 prominent basal spines.; vs Oxytheca: Mucronea has obvious bracts below the flower cups; Oxytheca lacks conspicuous bracts.; vs Dodecahema: Mucronea has no basal spines; Dodecahema has 6 prominent basal spines.; vs Systenotheca: Mucronea has hairy flowers and obvious bracts; Systenotheca has smooth flowers and hidden bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mucronea sp. native to California?
Yes. Mucronea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Mucronea sp. belong to?
Mucronea sp. is in the Polygonaceae family, genus Mucronea.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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